Ta all for positive feedback about the beer, all constructive thoughts would also be welcome, of course. I'll get the boy to chat back when he finally climbs out of his bath of muscle soak!!! (Perhaps a separate beer thread?!).

Yep, journey back to Essex was interesting and he heroically drove all the way!!

How fantastic to see you all, gorgeous weekend, love to all. I'll type up the words to our banquet song and post to Idris, would love to see the others 'coz I couldn't make out half of the funny lines at the time! xxxx

PS Apprentice Pig Turner Barnes will be eyeing up appropriate spits for Jack for next year as per one of our verses :-) xx